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The Kansas City Chiefs were surprised that running back Emmett Johnson fell to them in the draft, prompting a trade to select him. Johnson, a First Team All-American, led the Big Ten in rushing yards last season.
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: Emmett Johnson #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates his touchdown with Rocco Spindler #50, to take a 28-7 lead, during a 28-21 win over the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The overall talent of the Kansas City Chiefsâ running back room was certainly upgraded this offseason with the signing of Kenneth Walker III, along with a notable addition in Emari Demercado.
Those moves put the Chiefs in a position to have it low on the priority list during the 2026 NFL Draft â until a point in the middle of the fifth round, when one running back became too valuable to ignore anymore.
General manager Brett Veach struck a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers to move from pick 169 to pick 161 with his focus on Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson. He was honored as First Team All-American and led the Big Ten conference in rushing yards last season, earning the attention of the Chiefsâ front office.
Chiefs Vice President of Player Personnel Ryne Nutt answered questions from reporters in a livestreamed press conference on Monday, and he revealed that Veach was just one of the front-office members who felt strongly about Johnson in a December meeting last season.
The Chiefs traded up because they considered Emmett Johnson too valuable to pass up, despite having a strong running back room.
Emmett Johnson was honored as a First Team All-American and led the Big Ten in rushing yards last season.
The Chiefs traded with the Pittsburgh Steelers to move up in the draft and select Emmett Johnson.
Emmett Johnson plays as a running back.
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âWe went through the running backs, and Emmett was one of the top guys we watched,â Nutt remembered. âWe loved him. Brett was super high on this kid; we all were really high on this kid.â
Johnson was graded as high as a third-round pick by some draft analysts, showing talent that was clear to Nutt and the staff in Kansas City.
âHeâs a juke button, he has very good feet, vision, feel, and heâs very good out of the backfield,â Nutt described. âI think the Combine 40, I think he ran like a 4.56 or something, that mightâve scared people away, but then he ran a 4.49 at his Pro Day. Then he ran like a 4.49 or 4.50⊠so he showed on two reps that he can match the same speed.â
âI donât know why he fell,â Nutt admitted. âWe were shocked he fell, and thatâs why we took him in the fifth round, and thatâs why Brett traded up to get him. Because of the conviction we had in the talent, and we because we knew that was probably lower than he shouldâve went, but weâre happy to have the kid for sure.â
The Chiefs were happy to be the team to give a decorated back like Johnson his chance, and the feelings were mutual.
When Johnson spoke with reporters on a video call after his selection, he expressed his excitement about rolling with the punches.
âSame reaction I had my whole life, Iâve been doubted, Iâve been passed on so I just needed an opportunity, honestly,â Johnson said. âReally blessed for this opportunity, didnât matter what pick, what round, I can still put on a football jersey, put on a football helmet, go out there and work. When itâs on the field, itâs not âwhat pick it is,â itâs everyone playing football, so Iâm ready for that.â
Johnson is projected to be the immediate backup to Walker in the lead-back role, but donât be surprised if Johnson earns his way onto the field on pass downs or in other situations. His talent may be hard for the coaching staff to ignore, just like it was for the front office during Day 3 of the draft.